Tamenglong DM bans use of air guns
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 28 2021:
With the stated objective to protect migratory birds, Amur Falcon, Tamenglong district administration has ordered ban on use of air guns in the district and asked all air gun owners to deposit their arms to offices Of the respective village authorities.
The order issued by district magistrate Hungyo Worshang notified village authorities of Chiuluan, Duigailong, Inrianglong, Tamenglong town, Bamgaijang, Azuram, Thiuluan, Vanchengphai, Akhui, Sangrungpang, Namkaolong, Duiluan, Matung, Puching, Phalong, Sonpram and Dailong to submit the collection report of air guns within October 31 .
The deposition of guns will be kept in their custody until the last flock leave their roosting place or till November 39, 2021.The intimation by Tamenglong DM is in addition to the existing total ban on hunting, catching, killing and selling of migratory bird Amur Falcon or locally known as "Akhuaipuina" by anyone in Tamenglong district.
Orders issued from time to time by the district administration had been cautioning that hunting, killing and destruction of wildlife in any manner for food or possession or otherwise is a punishable offence under Section 50 and 51 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 .